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They made kind jokes to let me know that everything is perfect and made me feel comfortable. As they brought me to Joe, the music started and I got goosebumps. It felt like being part of a fairy tale. The spot in the rainforest had an aisle marked by woven leaves where Joe waited at the end. My sister and her husband stood on the left side and smiled when I passed. The choir on the right side looked so beautiful in their traditional dresses. All these colours, this lush green, the high trees and this beautiful spot in the nature. Who was your hair & make up done by? Hair was done by my sister and make up was made by myself. 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1. Relax, everything will work out just perfect and in time. Worrying reduces the time and chances to enjoy Fiji with all its beautiful souls and amazing experiences.
2. The bride is the queen of the day. Nothing happens without the queen - so once again: relax.

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